16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years.
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years.
St. Petersburg spring training history: How the Grapefruit League was born
The historic legacy of Florida spring training continues to thrive as millions of fans gather to watch baseball games under the sunshine. The warm weather tradition originally traced back to local leaders who envisioned a tropical haven for players to prepare for the season.
The historic legacy of Florida spring training continues to thrive as millions of fans gather to watch baseball games under the sunshine. The warm weather tradition originally traced back to local leaders who envisioned a tropical haven for players to prepare for the season.
Tampa realtor creates digital neighborhood project for America's 250th anniversary
Tampa realtor Ignacio Torano created a digital tribute to celebrate the history, culture and personality of neighborhoods across the region.
Tampa realtor Ignacio Torano created a digital tribute to celebrate the history, culture and personality of neighborhoods across the region.
Florida wildlife officials warn against holiday beach fireworks to protect nesting sea turtles, sea birds
Florida wildlife officials are urging July Fourth beachgoers to leave personal fireworks at home and watch professional shows to protect vulnerable sea turtles and nesting shorebirds along the coast.
Florida wildlife officials are urging July Fourth beachgoers to leave personal fireworks at home and watch professional shows to protect vulnerable sea turtles and nesting shorebirds along the coast.
Three brothers build booming World Cup jersey business
A trio of brothers turned their lifelong passion for soccer into a thriving mobile business as fans gather across Florida to celebrate the FIFA World Cup.
A trio of brothers turned their lifelong passion for soccer into a thriving mobile business as fans gather across Florida to celebrate the FIFA World Cup.
St. Petersburg hoists flag to kick off America 250 celebrations
St. Petersburg leaders and community members gathered outside City Hall on Wednesday morning for a special flag raising ceremony to kick off Independence Day festivities early.
St. Petersburg leaders and community members gathered outside City Hall on Wednesday morning for a special flag raising ceremony to kick off Independence Day festivities early.
Missing Tampa mom, children safely located
A Tampa mother who was reported missing along with her three children on Tuesday has been safely located. Her children were located safely on Tuesday night.
A Tampa mother who was reported missing along with her three children on Tuesday has been safely located. Her children were located safely on Tuesday night.
Firefighters save newborn after emergency birth in flood control tunnel
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
Florida SWAT Association holds first active shooter conference at Florida Southern College
Law enforcement officers from across the state have gathered at Florida Southern College for realistic tactical training drills. The exercises mark the first-ever conference hosted by the Florida SWAT Association to prepare teams for high-stakes emergencies.
Law enforcement officers from across the state have gathered at Florida Southern College for realistic tactical training drills. The exercises mark the first-ever conference hosted by the Florida SWAT Association to prepare teams for high-stakes emergencies.
Pasco County fawn rescue: Two baby deer recovering after surviving 500-acre wildfire
Two baby deer rescued from a wildfire that scorched hundreds of acres in Pasco County are recovering well at Owl's Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife in Odessa.
Two baby deer rescued from a wildfire that scorched hundreds of acres in Pasco County are recovering well at Owl's Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife in Odessa.
Saint Stephens teachers reminisce on Bradenton soccer residency players
Several teachers at a school in Bradenton are reminiscing on the years they spent teaching some of the biggest names in U.S. men's soccer before they became stars.
Several teachers at a school in Bradenton are reminiscing on the years they spent teaching some of the biggest names in U.S. men's soccer before they became stars.
Pinellas County schools launch all-girls automotive maintenance training program
To meet growing workforce demands in the area, Pinellas County Schools is pushing students to examine non-traditional roles in common job fields.
To meet growing workforce demands in the area, Pinellas County Schools is pushing students to examine non-traditional roles in common job fields.
Bradenton holiday safety: Officials urge caution ahead of Fourth of July weekend
Manatee County Beach Patrol officials are preparing for an influx of visitors at Coquina Beach ahead of a busy holiday weekend.
Manatee County Beach Patrol officials are preparing for an influx of visitors at Coquina Beach ahead of a busy holiday weekend.
DeSantis uses new Florida law to flag 90 foreign terrorist organizations
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the state intends to use a new law to officially designate and combat domestic and foreign terrorist groups operating within its borders.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the state intends to use a new law to officially designate and combat domestic and foreign terrorist groups operating within its borders.
Lakeland man accused of crashing into ambulance and bolting found sleeping on couch: PCSO
A Lakeland man is facing charges after deputies say he was involved in a hit-and-run crash with an ambulance.
A Lakeland man is facing charges after deputies say he was involved in a hit-and-run crash with an ambulance.
Justice department orders prosecutors to focus on ‘birth tourism’ cases
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to prioritize “birth tourism” cases, signaling a quiet demur to the Supreme Court’s decision.
Former Hardee County deputy accused of making fraudulent credit card purchases at Florida casino: HCSO
A former Hardee County Sheriff's Office corporal was arrested after investigators say he used another person's credit card to make hundreds of dollars in fraudulent purchases at the Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino.
A former Hardee County Sheriff's Office corporal was arrested after investigators say he used another person's credit card to make hundreds of dollars in fraudulent purchases at the Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino.
Venice man dead after early morning apartment complex shooting: Police
A man is dead after an early Wednesday morning shooting at an apartment complex in Venice, according to the Venice Police Department.
A man is dead after an early Wednesday morning shooting at an apartment complex in Venice, according to the Venice Police Department.
Florida scallop season 2026: Here’s what to know
Scalloping enthusiasts are hitting state waters as harvesting windows open for the popular marine activity across several coastal regions.
Scalloping enthusiasts are hitting state waters as harvesting windows open for the popular marine activity across several coastal regions.
Cross Creek park preserves historic Florida home of Pulitzer Prize winner Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
A historic state park in Florida preserves the legendary orange grove and home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.
A historic state park in Florida preserves the legendary orange grove and home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.